August 30, 2010

Born on this date
Happy Birthday, Michelle Kent!

1,940 years ago
70

War
Roman troops commanded by Titus destroyed Herod's Temple as part of their siege of Jerusalem.

210 years ago
1800

World events
Gabriel Prosser postponed a planned slave rebellion in Richmond, Virginia, but was arrested before he could make it happen.

140 years ago
1870

Born on this date
Lavr Kornilov. Russian military officer and explorer. General Kornilov, who was of Siberian Cossack origin, joined the Imperial Russian Army in 1892. He knew several Central Asian languages, and led several exploration expeditions into Eastern Turkestan, Afghanistan and Persia. Gen. Kornilov served in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), and was military attache in China (1907-1911), travelling extensively and sending detailed reports. Gen. Kornilov was best known for the Kornilov affair, an attempted coup in September 1917 against the Russian Provisional Government headed by Aleksander Kerensky and the Petrograd Soviet of Soldiers' and Workers' Deputies. The coup was unsuccessful and Gen. Kornilov was imprisoned in the Bykhov Fortress, but he escaped in November 1917, and formed the Volunteer Army, which fought against the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War. He was killed by a shell on April 13, 1918 at the age of 47.

130 years ago
1880

Born on this date
Konrad von Preysing. German clergyman. Cardinal Graf von Preysing was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood in 1912, and was named Bishop of Eichstätt in 1932. He was named Bishop of Berlin in 1935, and was an outspoken opponent of the Nazi regime, which never dared to arrest him. Cardinal Graf von Preysing was elevated to the cardinalate by Pope Pius XII in 1946, holding that and his other office until his death on December 21, 1950 at the age of 70.

100 years ago
1910

Baseball
Russ Ford (19-6) pitched a 3-hitter and batted 2 for 3 with a triple and a run to outduel Cy Young (7-9) as the New York Highlanders defeated the Cleveland Naps 4-1 in the first game of a doubleheader before 14,000 fans at Hilltop Park in New York. Mr. Young allowed 8 hits. Tom Hughes of the Highlanders pitched a no-hitter for 9 1/3 innings in the second game before giving up a hit to Harry Niles. However, Mr. Hughes (5-8) fell apart in the 11th inning, giving up 5 runs and losing 5-0. George Kahler (2-2) pitched a 3-hit complete game victory.

Ray Collins (10-8) pitched a 1-hitter and tripled home 2 runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Chicago White Sox 4-0 at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds in Boston. Jim Scott (6-14) allowed 9 hits in taking the loss.

The St. Louis Cardinals scored 6 runs in the 3rd inning and 4 in the 8th in a 14-3 rout of the Brooklyn Superbas at Robison Field in St. Louis. St. Louis left fielder Rube Ellis batted 4 for 4 with a triple and a run, while right fielder Steve Evans was 4 for 5 with 2 doubles and 4 runs. Johnny Lush (12-10) pitched a 10-hit complete game victory.

70 years ago
1940

Died on this date
J.J. Thomson, 83. U.K. physicist and mathematician. Sir John Joseph Thomson was credited with the discovery of the electron in 1897, and was also credited with finding the first evidence for isotopes of a stable (non-radioactive) element in 1913. He was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his theoretical and experimental investigations on the conduction of electricity by gases."

War
The British Royal Air Force's "Canadian" Squadron saw action in the Battle of Britain.

Diplomacy
The Second Vienna Award reassigned the territory of Northern Transylvania from Romania to Hungary.

Defense
The United States War Department ordered 410 interceptor pursuit planes from Lockheed and 270 heavy bombers from Boeing.

60 years ago
1950

Defense
The U.S. Congress completed action on a bill permitting the armed forces to draft physicians, dentists, and veterinarians. The measure was approved by the American Medical and American Dental associations.

Politics and government
The National Party won 15 of 18 seats in the Legislative Assembly in the South West African legislative election, with the United National South West Party taking the remaining 3 seats. It was the first South West African election in which all of the members were elected; previously, 12 were elected, and 6 appointed by the Administrator. Participation was limited to white people.

Aviation
The Armstrong Siddley Sapphire, the world's most powerful jet engine, was first displayed to the public in London.

Religion
Hungary's Communist government announced the conclusion of an agreement with Roman Catholic bishops, who promised to support state laws in exchange for "complete freedom of religion."

50 years ago
1960

Hit parade
#1 single in Norway (VG-lista): Please Don't Tease--Cliff Richard and the Shadows (2nd week at #1)

On television tonight
Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond, hosted by John Newland, on ABC
Tonight's episode: Tidal Wave, starring Jean Allison, Dennis Patrick, Cliff Hall, and Ted Knight



This was the first episode of the season.

Baseball
Frank Malzone hit an infield single with 1 out in the bottom of the 15th inning and Pete Runnels followed with a double to score Mr. Malzone, giving the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers in the first game of a doubleheader before 27,176 fans at Fenway Park in Boston. Mr. Malzone was originally called out, but first base umpire Bob Stewart reversed his call. The Red Sox had a chance to win in the 12th when Detroit right fielder Rocky Colavito's throw hit Boston runner Pumpsie Green in the back, but Carroll Hardy, the runner on third base, didn't see his teammates gesturing him to run to home plate, and remained at third base. In the second game, Vic Wertz drew a base on balls to lead off the bottom of the 10th inning, pinch runner Tom Brewer advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt, and Mr. Brewer scored when shortstop Chico Fenandez made an error on a ground ball by Mr. Malzone, giving the Red Sox a 3-2 win to complete the sweep. Mr. Runnels batted 6 for 7 in game 1 and 3 for 4 in game 2; his 9 for 11 performance tied a major league record for a doubleheader.

The Chicago White Sox scored 4 runs in the top of the 10th inning and withstood a 3-run rally in the bottom of the 10th to defeat the Washington Senators 11-10 before 10,979 fans at Griffith Stadium in Washington. The Senators led 1-0 after 7 innings, but the White Sox scored 2 in the top of the 8th; the Senators scored 4 in the bottom of the 8th; the White Sox scored 5 in the top of the 9th; and the Senators scored 2 in the bottom of the 9th to send the game into extra innings.

Joe DeMaestri singled to lead off the bottom of the 9th inning, advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Clete Boyer, and scored on a single by Hector Lopez to give the New York Yankees a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Athletics before 16,590 fans at Yankee Stadium. Luis Arroyo (3-0) pitched a scoreless 9th inning in relief of Bob Turley and was credited with the win, while losing pitcher Bud Daley (13-13) pitched a 9-hit complete game.



Chuck Estrada (15-8) pitched a 4-hitter to outduel Jim Perry (15-7) as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cleveland Indians 4-1 before 14,185 fans at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. The Orioles scored all their runs in the first 3 innings, helped by a solo home run by Gene Stephens in the 2nd and a 2-run homer by Jim Gentile in the 3rd. Joe Morgan hit his first major league home run leading off the 4th to account for the Boston scoring.

Ernie Banks led off the bottom of the 9th inning with a home run to give the Chicago Cubs a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds before 6,489 fans at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Hank Aaron batted 3 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs, and 3 runs batted in, and Joe Adcock was 2 for 2 with 2 bases on balls and 4 RBIs for the Milwaukee Braves as they routed the St. Louis Cardinals 10-0 before 24,808 fans at County Stadium in Milwaukee. Warren Spahn (17-7) pitched a 5-hitter, while Ernie Broglio (16-7) took the loss.

Willie Kirkland tripled home Orlando Cepeda with none out and scored on a 2-out single by Sam Jones in the 5th inning to provide the necessary scoring for the San Francisco Giants as they edged the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 before 7,014 fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Mr. Jones (15-14) pitched a 7-hitter to win the pitchers' duel over Robin Roberts (9-13), who allowed 6 hits.

40 years ago
1970

Died on this date
Abraham Zapruder, 65. Ukrainian-born U.S. historical figure. Mr. Zapruder moved to the United States with his family in 1920, and became a dress manufacturer in New York City, moving to Dallas in 1941. He decided to take his home movie camera downtown with him on November 22, 1963 to film the motorcade of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Texas Governor John Connally. Mr. Zapruder's film is regarded as the definitive motion picture record of the assassination of President Kennedy. He died of stomach cancer.

Del Moore, 54. U.S. actor. Mr. Moore appeared in comic roles in several Jerry Lewis movies, and in numerous television programs. He co-starred in the television comedy series Life with Elizabeth (1953-1955), and played Cal Mitchell in 11 episodes of the comedy series Bachelor Father (1960-1962). Mr. Moore died of a cerebral hemorrhage.

Diplomacy
U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew arrived home at the end of a week-long, five-nation tour of southeast Asia, apparently convinced that the policies of the U.S. administration of President Richard Nixon were working. The purpose of Mr. Agnew’s tour was to reassure Asian allies that the U.S. would not abandon them, despite impending troop withdrawals. Mr. Agnew spent 10 hours--eight more than scheduled--talking with South Korean President Park Chung Hee, who was resistant to any American disengagement from his country. Mr. Agnew asserted that there was "no need at the present time" to consider sending American troops into Cambodia because more than half of the Communist forces in that country "have been eliminated." If the U.S.A. were to meet all the requests from the nations that Mr. Agnew visited, the cost to the U.S. would be $25 billion over the next five years. U.S. Defense Secretary Melvin Laird insisted that the price was too high, "considering the attitude in Congress."

Auto racing
Canadian-American Challenge Cup Series
Peter Gethin claimed his first victory of the season at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin in a McLaren-Chevrolet. Bob Bondurant wsa second in a Lola-Chevrolet.

Football
CFL
Toronto (2-3) 14 @ Saskatchewan (6-1) 36

Baseball
Mike Andrews, Reggie Smith, and George Scott each had 4 hits, 3 runs, and 4 runs batted in to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the Chicago White Sox 21-11 in the first game of a doubleheader before 8,552 fans at White Sox Park. Every Boston starter had at least 1 hit and 1 run. Chicago first baseman Bob Spence had 3 singles and a triple with a run and 3 runs batted in. Mr. Andrews hit a 2-run home run to break a 1-1 tie as the Red Sox scored 3 runs in the 6th inning and won the second game 4-1 to complete the sweep. Mike Nagy (4-3) pitched a 5-hit complete game victory, and singled and scored the winning run ahead f Mr. Andrews' homer.

The California Angels and Cleveland Indians combined to hit 9 home runs as the Angels won 10-9 before 7,885 fans at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. Alex Johnson, Jay Johnstone, Bill Voss, Sandy Alomar, and Ken McMullen hit home runs for California; Chuck Hinton, Graig Nettles, Vada Pinson, and Ray Fosse homered for Cleveland.

Pinch hitter Elliott Maddox doubled home Bill Freehan with the tying run and scored the winning run on a single by Dick McAuliffe as the Detroit Tigers scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning and defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-5 before 13,782 fans at Tiger Stadium. The Athletics had runners on first and second bases with 2 out in the 9th, but pinch hitter Dave Duncan struck out to end the game.

With 2 out and nobody on base in the bottom of the 8th inning, Bob Oliver drew a base on balls and Billy Sorrell followed with a home run to enable the Kansas City Royals to edge the Washington Senators 4-3 before 9,049 fans at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City.

Leron Lee's 2-run home run with none out in the top of the 2nd inning provided the necessary scoring for the St. Louis Cardinals as they edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 before 18,535 fans at Dodger Stadium. Andy Kosco homered for the Dodgers in the 5th. Steve Carlton (7-18) pitched a 3-hitter to outduel Sandy Vance (5-5), who allowed 6 hits and 2 earned runs in 8 innings.

Joe Pepitone hit a 3-run home run with 1 out in the top of the 9th inning to break a 0-0 tie as the Chicago Cubs shut out the San Diego Padres 3-0 before 7,521 fans at San Diego Stadium. Bill Hands (15-12) pitched a 7-hitter to win the pitchers' duel over Dave Roberts (5-12), who allowed just 4 hits, but walked Jim Hickman and Ron Santo just before Mr. Pepitone's homer.

30 years ago
1980

Hit parade
#1 single in Italy (Hit Parade Italia): Luna--Gianni Togni (4th week at #1)

#1 single in Flanders (Ultratop 50): The Winner Takes it All--ABBA

#1 single in the U.K. (New Musical Express): Ashes to Ashes--David Bowie

#1 single in the U.K. (BMRB): Ashes to Ashes--David Bowie (2nd week at #1)

Netherlands Top 10 (De Nederlandse Top 40)
1 The Winner Takes it All--ABBA (2nd week at #1)
2 Upside Down--Diana Ross
3 Xanadu--Olivia Newton-John/Electric Light Orchestra
4 Peter Gunn--ELP: Emerson, Lake & Palmer
5 D.I.S.C.O.--Ottawan
6 Could You Be Loved--Bob Marley & the Wailers
7 More than I Can Say--Leo Sayer
8 Hela-Di-Ladi-Lo--Dolly Dots
9 Rockin' the Trolls--BZN
10 Late in the Evening--Paul Simon

Singles entering the chart were Use it Up and Wear it Out by Odyssey (#25); Dreamin' by Cliff Richard (#28); Margherita by Massara (#30); Disco Calypso by Oscar Harris (#33); and A Forest by the Cure (#34).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 Sailing--Christopher Cross
2 Upside Down--Diana Ross
3 Magic--Olivia Newton-John
4 Emotional Rescue--The Rolling Stones
5 Take Your Time (Do it Right) Part 1--The S.O.S. Band
6 Fame--Irene Cara
7 All Out of Love--Air Supply
8 Give Me the Night--George Benson
9 Let My Love Open the Door--Pete Townshend
10 More Love--Kim Carnes

Singles entering the chart were Midnight Rocks by Al Stewart (#69); Rebels We Are by Chic (#77); Leaving L.A. by Deliverance (#81); Can't We Try by Teddy Pendergrass (#82); Whip It by Devo (#85); and My Guy/My Girl by Amii Stewart & Johnny Bristol (#89).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Sailing--Christopher Cross
2 Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1--S.O.S. Band
3 Emotional Rescue--The Rolling Stones
4 Magic--Olivia Newton-John
5 Upside Down--Diana Ross
6 It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me--Billy Joel
7 All Out of Love--Air Supply
8 Fame--Irene Cara
9 More Love--Kim Carnes
10 Give Me the Night--George Benson

Singles entering the chart were Can't We Try by Teddy Pendergrass (#82); My Guy/My Girl by Amii Stewart & Johnny Bristol (#86); Turn it On Again by Genesis (#87); Thunder and Lightning by Chicago (#88); Whip It by Devo (#90); and The Breaks (Part 1) by Kurtis Blow (#96).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Record World)
1 Sailing--Christopher Cross
2 All Out of Love--Air Supply
3 Magic--Olivia Newton-John
4 Take Your Time (Do it Right) Part 1--The S.O.S. Band
5 Emotional Rescue--The Rolling Stones
6 Fame--Irene Cara
7 Upside Down--Diana Ross
8 It's Still Rock and Roll to Me--Billy Joel
9 Into the Night--Benny Mardones
10 Give Me the Night--George Benson

Singles entering the chart were Whip It by Devo (#85); My Guy/My Girl by Amii Stewart & Johnny Bristol (#86); Turn it On Again by Genesis (#87); Shake Your Pants by Cameo (#99); and Wide Receiver (Part 1) by Michael Henderson (#100).

Canada's Top 10 (RPM)
1 Emotional Rescue--The Rolling Stones (2nd week at #1)
2 Magic--Olivia Newton-John
3 Misunderstanding--Genesis
4 Tired of Toein' the Line--Rocky Burnette
5 It's Still Rock and Roll to Me--Billy Joel
6 Echo Beach--Martha & the Muffins
7 Let My Love Open the Door--Pete Townshend
8 The Rose--Bette Midler
9 Coming Up (Live at Glasgow)--Paul McCartney & Wings
10 Cocaine/Tulsa Time--Eric Clapton and his Band

Singles entering the chart were Another One Bites the Dust by Queen (#86); All Over the World by Electric Light Orchestra (#87); Paint by Number Heart by Martha and the Muffins (#93); The Kid is Hot Tonite by Loverboy (#94); I'm Alright by Kenny Loggins (#97); Hey There Lonely Girl by Robert John (#98); and Give Me the Night by George Benson (#99).

Labour
The Polish government granted the strike committee at Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk its 21 demands. The striking workers were allowed to form independent trade unions and were allowed access to documents used in economic decisions. In return, the strikers agreed not to form a political party out of the new unions and to allow the existence of the present Communist party-controlled unions alongside the new bodies.

Football
CIAU
Manitoba (0-1) 6 @ Calgary (1-0) 30
Alberta (1-0) 21 @ British Columbia (0-1) 3

Greg Vavra threw 2 touchdown passes to Josh Borger and 1 to Darcy Krogh to lead the Dinosaurs over the Bisons at McMahon Stadium. Mr. Vavra also rushed for a touchdown. Mr. Borger finished with 4 receptions for 92 yards.

Jaimie Crawford, Rick Paulitsch, and Sean Kehoe rushed for touchdowns for the Golden Bears in their win at Thunderbird Stadium. Frank Boehres converted all 3. Mr. Kehoe's score came on a 51-yard run in the 4th quarter. The Alberta defense held the Thunderbirds to 137 yards net offense.

25 years ago
1985

Football
CFL
British Columbia (7-1) 18 @ Ottawa (4-4) 13

Roy Dewalt threw 50- and 15-yard touchdown passes to Jim Sandusky in the first quarter, and the Lions coasted from there. Lester Brown scored a touchdown for the Rough Riders on a 1-yard rush early in the 4th quarter and Dean Dorsey converted and kicked a field goal later in the quarter to complete the scoring. Bernard Quarles replaced J.C. Watts at quarterback for Ottawa in the second half and drove the Rough Riders to midfield in the last minute, but a desperation pass was intercepted by Darnell Clash at the B.C. 5-yard line with 22 seconds remaining. Attendance at Lansdowne Park was 23,611.

20 years ago
1990

Hit parade
#1 single in Ireland (IRMA): Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini--Bombalurina

Died on this date
Lou Garland, 85. U.S. baseball pitcher. Mr. Garland appeared in 7 games with the Chicago White Sox in 1931, compiling a record of 0-2 with an earned run average of 10.26. He played in various minor leagues from at least 1928-1942. Mr. Garland was 21-9 with a 2.67 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League in 1934, and was 19-11, 3.48 in 1935.

Diplomacy
U.S. President George Bush told a news conference that a "new world order" could emerge from the Persian Gulf crisis.

Politics and government
Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney appointed five new Senators to break the Goods and Services Tax and Unemployment Insurance Commission logjams in the Senate. The new appointees were Pat Carney (former MP for Vancouver Centre and Minister of International Trade); Mario Beaulieu (a Montreal businessman who had headed the 1988 PC campaign in Quebec); Nancy Teed (New Brunswick PC organizer); Gerald Comeau (former MP from Nova Scotia); and Consiglio di Nino (President of Cabot Trust and former PC fundraiser from Toronto).

Baseball
Roger Clemens (20-5) struck out 9 and walked none for the Boston Red Sox, who scored 7 runs in the top of the 9th inning to beat the Cleveland Indians 9-2 before 9,651 fans at Cleveland Stadium.

Ron Karkovice’s inside-the-park grand slam in the top of the 4th inning gave the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins before 15,771 fans at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, with Jack McDowell allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs in 8 innings to get the win, and Bobby Thigpen allowing 1 hit in the 9th to get his 44th save of the season.

10 years ago
2000

Diplomacy
U.S. President Bill Clinton arrived in Colombia and met with Colombian President Andres Pastrana in Cartagena. Mr. Clinton emphasized that the $1.3 billion recently granted to Colombia by the U.S.A. was to be used to eradicate the drug trade and not to help the government defeat armed rebels.